People v. Charley Quong

ALLYN, J., pro tem.

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction on the charge of possession of opium and from an order denying his motion for a new trial. For reversal he depends upon, the insufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction and upon an affidavit of one Yee Haw, filed in support of his motion for a new trial, wherein said Yee Haw states that he was the guilty party and that defendant had no knowledge that the opium was on his premises.

There is ample evidence to support the jury’s conclusion that the defendant is guilty. He was arrested on his premises in company with…